Sustainable Forest Management | AQA A-Level Environmental Science Revision | Primrose Kitten

Management approach to preserve resources for future generations.

Sustainability

Highest rate of resource harvesting without depletion.

Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY)

Harvesting specific trees to minimize habitat disruption.

Selective Logging

Complete removal of trees in a large area.

Clear Felling

Cultivation of diverse tree species in one area.

Mixed Species Plantations

Variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Biodiversity

Interactions between different species in an ecosystem.

Inter-Species Relationships

Non-living components affecting ecosystems, e.g., light.

Abiotic Factors

Designated regions to conserve natural resources and biodiversity.

Protected Areas

Protected areas for conservation and biodiversity support.

National Nature Reserves (NNR)

Protected areas recognized for their unique natural features.

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Organization promoting sustainable management of tropical forests.

International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO)

Certification ensuring sustainable forest management practices.

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

Standards for social, economic, environmental, and legal management.

FSC Criteria

Standards supporting local communities and cultural significance.

Social Criteria

Standards ensuring financial viability and fair wages.

Economic Criteria

Standards protecting biodiversity and natural forest integrity.

Environmental Criteria

Compliance with forestry laws and regulations.

Legal Criteria

Separation of wildlife populations due to habitat loss.

Wildlife Habitat Fragmentation

Debt forgiveness for conservation efforts in poorer countries.

Debt for Nature Swaps

Plants native to a specific region, promoting local ecosystems.

Indigenous Species

Control of pests to protect native species and crops.

Pesticide Management

Selective removal of animals to manage populations.

Culling

Specific roles or environments occupied by species.

Habitat Niches

Forest ecosystems that have not been significantly altered.

Natural Forest

Forests established through human intervention and management.

Man-Made Plantation

Limitations on equipment use to protect vegetation and soil.

Heavy Machinery Restrictions

Significance of areas to local traditions and practices.

Cultural Importance

Opportunities for public enjoyment of natural areas.

Recreational Access